Dorset Heaths Partnership

Environmental conservation organisation.
10 organisations working together to protect and enhance Dorset’s heaths.

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

What a wonderful picture of a roe deer in the Dorset heather! 😍

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

This black adder was spotted on the heaths recently! Reptiles are enjoying the sunshine at the moment, and can be often seen on footpaths soaking up the warmth.

📷 Hilly Chittenden

#BlackAdder #Baldrick #DorsetHeaths

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Come and meet some of the stars of BBC Countryfile at Hengistbury Head!

Moth experts will be on hand to help you with identification and tell you lots of interesting facts about the moths that live in Dorset.

[Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @ARC_Bytes]

🎨Are you a keen artist? Share your impression of the kaleidoscope of colour found on our heathlands! This #HeathWeek , ARC are bringing our art competition back… 🖌️

Find out how to submit your art👉 https://t.co/8JvmFjCsnd

[Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @ARC_Bytes]

Join ARC on a guided walk this #HeathWeek !
We have two reptile walks led by ARC staff next week:
🐍New Forest Reptile Centre Thursday 1st August
🐍Great Ovens Friday 2nd August

Booking is essential so be sure to secure your place👉 https://t.co/uT1scNeJsk

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Thanks for sharing this @lynda_lambert very interesting to see those flower spikes 🥰

[lyn lambert💙💛🇺🇦 @lynda_lambert]

Oblong leaf Sundews are changing now , flowering spikes showing.Upton Heath.

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

@TanglewoodSteve @BCPCouncil Thanks so much for sharing this 😊

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Very cool to see this interesting plant in flower. Thanks for sharing it @ChilternWoods 😊

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Heath Week 2024 starts tomorrow! Take a look at all the events organised by BCP Council across Poole's Heathland. Meet the Mitigation Rangers and find out about how they help to protect the heaths.

More information can be found here: https://t.co/qZ1gwNGcdJ

#HeathWeek2024

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Get ready for a day full of adventure and wildlife! Come along to Upton Country Park to have a go at pond dipping, bug hunting, crafting and lots more. 🕷🌿🦋

Find us in the Walled Garden, it's going to be a great day!😄

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

@lynda_lambert @Britnatureguide @DorsetWildlife @SightingDOR @ColSocBI Good find, Lyn! 😃

[Amphibian and Reptile Conservation @ARC_Bytes]

Next week is #Heathweek 2024!
ARC has plenty of events lined up for you including guided walks, a Reptile Roadshow, a stall at the New Forest Show & our annual art competition

Check out our events page to book onto walks and find out more information👉 https://t.co/uT1scNeJsk

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

🦋Big Butterfly Count🦋

Spend 15 minutes counting what you spot and upload your data online. Come along to one of our Heath Week walks to have some help with identification! https://t.co/qZ1gwNGcdJ

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1: Marbled white
2: Small heath
3: Gatekeeper
4: Silver-studded blue

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

@lynda_lambert @BSBIbotany @DorsetWildlife @SightingDOR Wonderful pictures as always Lyn! May we share these sundew pictures on our other social media platforms, crediting you of course?

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Jordan spotted these two silver-studded blue butterflies enjoying the sunshine last week.
You can find out about all the wonderful creatures that live on the heaths during Heath Week! Head to our website to find all the events on offer: https://t.co/qZ1gwNGK3h

#HeathWeek2024

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

The Purbeck pigs have an important role in conservation. 🐷
Their rooting and snuffling create bare patches which are vital for many species including sand lizards. 🦎
It's important not to stroke or feed them though or they will become quite demanding!

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

It was great to join our friends @BirdsofBARI and @nationaltrust at Knoll Beach! We showed the Year 6s the variety of habitats in this stunning location.

[Bird and Recreation Initiative @BirdsofBARI]

Last week we teamed up with @nationaltrust Studland Bay and @DorsetHeaths to show St Mary's Primary School how amazing Studland is! The children learned about epic migratory birds and we spotted some common tern diving into the water looking for fish 😋 and a sand lizard 🦎

[Julia and Teddy @JuliaLivesey]

Good job the fire brigade got to Upton Heath so quickly on Saturday. It was the gorse that had been set on fire.

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Something exciting is happening in South-East Dorset and you’re invited to get involved. Introducing Wareham Arc – a collaborative landscape-scale project connecting nature, communities and businesses. Find out more here – Wareham Arc (https://t.co/GNN3K8Fm45)

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

Join us as we celebrate our amazing and precious heathlands from Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August.

A week of exciting events including guided walks, moth traps, bioblitz, litter picks and family activities.

Find event information on our website: https://t.co/J8TpPaU4XA